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John Lennon: Why George Michael Bought the ‘Imagine’ Piano

    John Lennon: Why George Michael Bought the ‘Imagine’ Piano

John Lennon’s “Imagine” is the most famous song from his solo career. It’s an anthem for peace and antimaterialism. Interestingly, the piano on which John composed it was owned by

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The Beatles’ classic ‘Here Comes the Sun’ gets U.S. hospitals through dark days of pandemic – The Hindu

    The Beatles’ classic ‘Here Comes the Sun’ gets U.S. hospitals through dark days of pandemic – The Hindu

In New Jersey, the “Rocky” theme song filled the air at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Paterson when Dr. James Pruden, the hospital’s director of emergency preparedness, was discharged

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Lyrics to The Beatles’ ‘Hey Jude,’ handwritten by Paul McCartney, sold for nearly $1 million

    Lyrics to The Beatles’ ‘Hey Jude,’ handwritten by Paul McCartney, sold for nearly $1 million

A handwritten copy of “Hey Jude,” penned by Paul McCartney himself, just sold for almost six times its estimated value — cashing in at $910,000.The item sold Friday as part

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We loved them yeah yeah yeah… The Beatles’ journey in pictures | Shropshire Star

    We loved them yeah yeah yeah… The Beatles’ journey in pictures | Shropshire Star

It’s a day many Beatles fans will have etched in their memories forever: April 10, 1970 when Sir Paul McCartney’s comments in a press release signalled the end of the

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Beatles: Why Bob Dylan Felt They Ripped Him Off With ‘Norwegian Wood’

    Beatles: Why Bob Dylan Felt They Ripped Him Off With ‘Norwegian Wood’

The Beatles and Bob Dylan are two of the artists who revolutionized rock music in the 1960s. It’s no secret

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The Beatles: Quarrymen photo emerges on Fab Four split anniversary – BBC News

    The Beatles: Quarrymen photo emerges on Fab Four split anniversary – BBC News

A rare photograph of the trio who evolved into the Beatles has emerged. The previously-unpublished photo of The Quarrymen shows

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Donovan: ‘Can you believe the Beatles and I were paying 96% tax?’ | Music | The Guardian

    Donovan: ‘Can you believe the Beatles and I were paying 96% tax?’ | Music | The Guardian

The 60s folk troubadour is on an environmental mission, in tribute to Greta Thunberg. He discusses love, success, Brian Jones

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Beatles: Why ‘Abbey Road’ Was Almost Called ‘Mount Everest’

    Beatles: Why ‘Abbey Road’ Was Almost Called ‘Mount Everest’

The Beatles’ classic Abbey Road is one of the most famous albums of all time. It’s famous because it includes

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John Lennon in Quarantine: a Letter From Havana – CounterPunch.org

    John Lennon in Quarantine: a Letter From Havana – CounterPunch.org

John Lennon is in quarantine. He, or at least his bronze sculpture, sits on a bench in the leafy park

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MusiCares’ Coronavirus Relief Fund Passes $10 Million in Donations – Variety

    MusiCares’ Coronavirus Relief Fund Passes $10 Million in Donations – Variety

The Recording Academy and MusiCares’ COVID-19 Relief Fund has passed $10 million in donations, the organizations announced today. The fund was initiated last month with a $1 million donation from

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